75-day Tanker Time Charter
ID: N3220526R6036Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f630299e7b974cd79fd5b7a685ff1752/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract for a 75-day tanker time charter to transport a minimum of 240,000 barrels of JP5. The contract requires a clean, double-hull tanker equipped with specific features such as an Inert Gas System and Segregated Ballast Tanks, with operations primarily in the Western Pacific/Sea of Japan, commencing on February 12, 2026. Proposals are due by January 14, 2026, at 1100 Eastern Time, and interested parties should contact LCDR Amy Hutchings at amy.r.hutchings.mil@us.navy.mil or Eric Hatcher at ERIC.N.HATCHER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL for further details. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with U.S. and local laws, including provisions related to fuel consumption and operational reporting requirements.

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    26R6036_RFP.pdf
    The Military Sealift Command Norfolk (MSC) is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract (RFP N3220526R6036) for a clean, double-hull tanker to transport a minimum of 240,000 barrels of JP5. The acquisition, under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures, requires a vessel with specific features including an Inert Gas System, Segregated Ballast Tanks, and a maximum LOA of 200 meters and DWT of 40,000 MT. Proposals are due by January 14, 2026, 1100 Eastern Time. Offerors must provide vessel specifications, certifications, and itinerary, adhering to strict cargo compatibility and reporting requirements. The charter period is approximately 75 days, commencing February 12, 2026, with operations primarily in the Western Pacific/Sea of Japan, specifically GS Caltex (Yeosu, South Korea) and Hakozaki, Japan. The solicitation also details U.S.-Republic of Korea Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) provisions for contractors, emphasizing compliance with local laws and USFK instructions. Pricing will be evaluated based on charter hire rate, fuel cost, and other elements, with specific fuel consumption calculations provided. The document outlines numerous FAR and DFARS clauses applicable to the contract, including prohibitions on certain foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems and business operations with the Maduro Regime or from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
    TANKTIME 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24)).pdf
    This document, "MSC TANKTIME 2024 (Rev. 1 (12-24))," is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Tanker Time Charter (TANKTIME – SPOT 13.5) by the Military Sealift Command. It outlines the terms and conditions for offers to perform a Charter Party, detailing the contractual agreement that will consist of a Standard Form 1449 and Parts I through IX. The revision incorporates Class Deviations 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004, updating several FAR clauses and provisions, including those related to commercial products, services, and sustainable products. The RFP specifies comprehensive requirements for vessel inspection, service performance, payment, risk of loss, taxes, and termination. It also includes detailed warranties for the vessel's condition, regulatory compliance, crew qualifications, and fuel/speed performance. The document mandates specific reporting, crew conduct, and cargo handling procedures, emphasizing the use of government forms over commercial bills of lading for cargo receipt. It covers various operational and administrative aspects essential for the charter, including detailed vessel data and fuel consumption specifications.
    TANKTIME FUEL CONSUMPTION.xlsx
    This document outlines the fiscal year 2025 DLA standard fuel prices for MGO/MDO, specifically detailing costs per metric ton for various operational scenarios. It categorizes fuel usage into 'Underway (laden),' 'Underway (ballast),' 'Underway (auxiliary),' 'In Port Idle (Loading),' and 'In Port (Discharging) - Grade 1 and 2.' The price for MGO/MDO is consistently set at $1,188.68 per metric ton, based on the SEACARD Open Market rate. While the document provides boxes for the number of days and metric tons per day for each category, along with a total cost, all calculated total costs are currently listed as $0.00. This structure suggests a template for calculating total fuel expenses based on usage data, with the core purpose being to establish the standard unit price for fuel in different operational contexts for government procurement or grants.
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